At one point the broadcast mentioned Alvarez having mechanical rather than mental trouble.

They mentioned AJs that advice to Springer in 2017 included something about understanding that getting a walk can get things moving in the right direction. Even in ABs he's battled Alvarez has ended up getting fooled out of the zone.

Harris is going to have his work cut out for him this series. Not only has he been the most reliable fireman, he's the reliever who matches up most favorably against Soto. I have a feeling that whether it's in the 7th, 8th or 9th, he's going to be the guy to have to beat Rendon and Soto multiple times this series, which is no easy task.

I think that Devinski is a good choice. He was much improved at the end of the season. He has playoff experience (but with poor results). Might Hinch be thinking he would be a good match up against Soto?